The SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 is a lightweight, compact, fast standard zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras, expanding the product concept of the popular SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 zoom lens. In addition, portrait shots are made beautiful with the natural out-of-focus effect characteristic…

There was an issue on the focus of this lens. The front focussing is a problem, and I switched it for another one of the same lens which was a bit better, but not as perfect as I was hoping for. It works great in manual and with adjustment, but that takes more time than I wanted.

Bottom LineNo, I would not recommend this to a friend

By zeus

from hartford, ct

About Me Casual Photographer

4/25/2012

Great Value

4.0

PROS

Nice Bokeh

Lightweight

Value

CONS

Zoom Ring Direction

Focus ring rotate on auto

Sub pro construction

BEST USES

Indoors/Low Light

Comments:

On word, great value

By Kris

from Seattle, WA

About Me Photo Enthusiast

2/28/2012

I would buy from Abesofmaine

4.0

PROS

Durable

Easily Interchangeable

Fast / accurate auto-focus

Nice Bokeh

CONS

Lens Creep

BEST USES

Indoors/Low Light

Landscape/Scenery

Comments:

This lens sits on my camera always

Bottom LineYes, I would recommend this to a friend

By DA

from Fresneaux, CA

About Me Semi-pro Photographer

10/12/2010

Great Lens

5.0

PROS

Strong Construction

Consistent Output

CONS

Tough To Attach

Slow Focus

BEST USES

Landscape/Scenery

Wildlife Photos

Indoors/Low Light

Comments:

Great lens. Definitely improves quality of pictures over kit lens.

Bottom LineYes, I would recommend this to a friend

By Joe

from Long Island, NY

About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

11/07/2008

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

a perfect upgrade for your kit lens

4.0

PROS

Durable

Sharp Focus

Consistent Output

Easily Interchangeable

Quick Focus

CONS

BEST USES

General Use

Night Photography

Upgrade

Comments:

I was using the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G with my D200 before I got this lens. I wanted something with similar range but fast, yet affordable. This lens fit the ticket perfectly, and after using it for a few weeks with my D200, I have never looked back since. At first though there were a few issues keeping the lens communicating with the body, but after twisting the lens back and forth on the mount while holding the release in (like many have suggested), the lens does not have any autofocus or communication issues. In terms of image quality, this lens certainly outperforms my old 18-55mm, as well as the bokeh being quite pleasant. Photos that I have taken are very sharp even wide open (which is the way I like to shoot). The autofocus speed isn't as fast as AF-S but the focus speed should be no problem for most people. I shoot a lot of railroad and transit photos and this lens has no problem tracking the LIRR going by at 80mph. I would definitely recommend this lens to anyone looking for a cost-effective upgrade for their Nikkor kit lens. (Note: I have the second revision of this model with the built-in focus motor)